Professional Summary
Steve teaches Interpersonal Communication (in person and online), Persuasion & Civic Engagement, and Communication & Sport (in person and online). His classes regularly incorporate experience-based learning projects designed to help students put academic theories and concepts to work in their communities.
Steve currently serves as Assistant Director of the School of Communication, Film, and Media Studies. Previously, he served as Communication Undergraduate Director—managing the program's curriculum and advising over 700 students (majors, minors, certificates)—co-launched the Communication Co-op Program, founded Lambda Pi Eta—UC's chapter of the National Communication Association's honor society—launched the UC Online Communication BA, and hosted CommCeleb—the department's annual awards banquet.
Please email Steve for more information about the School of Communication, Film, and Media Studies or his community-engaged approach to teaching.
Education
M.A.: University of Cincinnati 2001 (Communication)
B.A.: University of Cincinnati 1999 (Communication)
Honors and Awards
2020 -2021 Professor of the Year: High Class Engagement Lambda Pi Eta Status:Recipient
2020 -2021 Dr. Simon Anderson Faculty Recognition Award Dr. Simon Anderson was a CCM faculty member for 41 years. He was a professor of music education and theory, and served as an assistant dean and director of undergraduate studies at CCM. During his tenure, his now-legendary classes on music appreciation and history of jazz and pop music were packed with 500+ students. His warm and personable disposition attracted UC students from all majors, interests, and backgrounds and was regarded as one of the university’s most student-centered professors of his time. Dr. Anderson retired in 2014 and passed away in 2016. We commemorate him each year by presenting an award in his name to professors who share his passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to our student-athletes. UC Athletics Department Status:Recipient
2014 -2015 George Barbour Award for Good Faculty-Student Relations University of Cincinnati Status:Nomination
2023 -2024 Dr. Simon Anderson Faculty Recognition Award Dr. Simon Anderson was a CCM faculty member for 41 years. He was a professor of music education and theory, and served as an assistant dean and director of undergraduate studies at CCM. During his tenure, his now-legendary classes on music appreciation and history of jazz and pop music were packed with 500+ students. His warm and personable disposition attracted UC students from all majors, interests, and backgrounds and was regarded as one of the university’s most student-centered professors of his time. Dr. Anderson retired in 2014 and passed away in 2016. We commemorate him each year by presenting an award in his name to professors who share his passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to our student-athletes. UC Athletics Department Status:Nomination
2022 -2023 Mrs. A.B. “Dolly” Cohen Award for Excellence in Teaching University of Cincinnati Status:Nomination
Service
Lambda Pi Eta Faculty Coordinator Type:Service to Student Groups 2011 -2017
Communication Co-op Program Director Type:Departmental Service 2015 -2021
CommCeleb Coordinator Type:Departmental Service 2014 -2020
Communication Undergraduate Program Director Type:Departmental Service 2018 -2025
School of Communication, Film, and Media Studies Co-Director Type:Departmental Service 2024 -To Present
Courses Taught
-COMM-1076 INTRO INTERPER COMM Level:Undergraduate
-COMM-2012 PERSUASION/CIVIC Level:Undergraduate
-COMM-3077 COMM AND SPORT Level:Undergraduate